Join the Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association for a field day and farm tour at Don Chesaks’s 60 hive apiary in Ballardsville, Kentucky 6/7/2026 1-5pm. We will open honey bee hives, tour Don’s farm, learn honey harvesting basics and hear from Don about many of his beekeeping improvements and innovations. You’re invited for an exclusive look inside the meticously crafted world at Don Chesak’s Farm & Apiary. Precision in the Apiary: A Visit to Chesak’s Farm.
Rain or shine. Remember, it’s outdoors and there will be live bees, so please dress accordingly and bring plenty of liquids. We’ll have just a few extra veils and bottled water available for your convenience.
Open to the public and free with a $15 yearly KBA Membership. Click here to become a member kyanabees.com/join-the-kba
Don’s Apiary is located behind his home at the back of the farm acreage about a 1/4 mile from US 53. Parking at your own risk is available in the apiary via dirt road, and overflow parking upfront with rides back in a Kawasaki mile . Please review the following site map below of where to park and walk. We’ll have directional KBA signs posted and folks directing cars where to park as well.
Don Chesak
Chesak’s Farm
President of the Oldham County Beekepers Association
Don, a sideline beekeeper and former GE engineer, has spent years applying industrial precision to his hives. As a lead admin for the renowned "Beekeeping Hacks" Facebook group, he is a celebrated innovator in the community, known for turning "standard" gear into high-performance equipment. Located in the heart of Ballardsville, KY, this farm is a masterclass in apiary efficiency. The event will feature guided and self-guided tours, including the apiary, hacks, swarm catching and greenhouse options. One tour, The "Hacker’s" Toolkit, is a hands-on look at Don’s signature modifications including slatted racks, modified bee boxes, high-efficiency syrup feeding rigs and starter-strip frames. The apiary tour showcases built-in efficiency workflows that reduce labor and maximize hive health. As an avid swarm catcher, Don gathers over a dozen swarms outside of his apiary every year, and will share how he uses those resources. The property also includes several walking trails and pollinator resources.
Chesak’s Farm Map
